rumors have been abundant for a while...

but how would you like to have a Linux-based iPhone-like model run through Google & a new network on T-mobile?

[url]http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/03/google-getting-more-serious-about-the-gphone/[/url]

[url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GPhone[/url]

[url]http://searchengineland.com/070418-112346.php[/url]

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[QUOTE][B]Possible Free Moble Phone Service[/B]

It has been suggested that the GPhone offer an ad-supported phone service in which users watch a 10 to 30 second advertisement before making a call. Users would also have a advertisement banner across the top of the screen while browsing the internet. Mostly aimed at teens and young adults, the ads would be aimed accordingly. Professionals, or those not wishing to view the ads can have them removed by paying for cell service. [/QUOTE]

that would be sweet!, i wouldnt mind a little advertisement for free service.

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I guess it's great for some, but my cell is my primary phone and I use it a lot. that would drive me bananas after like 3 calls.

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Here's an even worse idea:

[QUOTE]Pudding Media, a San Jose, California, start-up launching at DemoFall 2007 on Monday, is offering free Web-based phone calls, if you let them monitor phone calls and show you onscreen advertisements based on the topic of your conversation.[/QUOTE]

[url]http://www.news.com/8301-10784_3-9783469-7.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1023_3-0-5[/url]

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^ ^ Could you imagine what type of advertising they would gear towards ME? :roflmao:

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Google is all about innovation. If they come out with their rumoured GPhone it, together with Apples iPhone, could deal a number of serious blows to the mobile phone manufacturers. For so many years it has been some kind of standard in UI and layout of the phones, something Apple showed isnt necessary.

So if Google also gets in the fight then it could get really interesting and will problably benefit us all in the long run.

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How many peole use 800-GOOG-411?

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[QUOTE=webbie;531063] So if Google also gets in the fight then it could get really interesting and will problably benefit us all in the long run.[/QUOTE]

That's definitely 100% right. Not for me, but hopefully it will drive down the cost of paid service.

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[quote=beanzncheez;531071]How many peole use 800-GOOG-411?[/quote]

I text usually to 46645 (GOOGL)

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Google won't bring out this phone. The idea has failed too many times in the past.

Remember the free dial up internet companies that give you ads floating across your screen, and similar deals for free pcs with ads on them?

No one was interested in such products and the model made no money. I don't believe google is even good enough to make it work.